Round or long wave makers??

[Bent17]

Planning out my first tank. Going to be a 425. Seen many powerheads used as circulation. Is there a preference between the round wavemakers compared to the long wide red sea ones?

Opinions / experiences ?

 

[Utubereefer]

I’ve used both and i prefer the round style powerheads for their ease of maintenance and flow patterns.

 

[Bent17]

I’ve used both and i prefer the round style powerheads for their ease of maintenance and flow patterns.

Any parricular make?

 

[X-37B]

Standard round with controller. Tunze, Jeabo are my preference.

 

[Utubereefer]

Any parricular make?

I know they are expensive but I use the Ecotech Mp40s and Mp10s in my tank. Being able to remove and clean the pump without dealing with cords is well worth the price.

 

[14 foot reef]

I actually use both styles and I think that is the way to go !!! They perform two totally different functions.

 

[Bent17]

I actually use both styles and I think that is the way to go !!! They perform two totally different functions.

Which is the way to go?

 

[Bent17]

I know they are expensive but I use the Ecotech Mp40s and Mp10s in my tank. Being able to remove and clean the pump without dealing with cords is well worth the price.

Shouldnt they be the same power? And for a 425 is the Ecotech Mp40s the best model?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

there is is no best way to go, everyones tank is different and everyone's personal preference and budget is diferent. The goal is to have as few dead spots as possible, many many machines can achieve this, so whatever color size budget works for you is best.

 

[14 foot reef]

Which is the way to go?

using the combination of the two styles

 

[Utubereefer]

Shouldnt they be the same power? And for a 425 is the Ecotech Mp40s the best model?

I use one Mp40 on each side facing each other and two Mp10s stacked on one side pushing flow along the back wall

 

[Bent17]

I use one Mp40 on each side facing each other and two Mp10s stacked on one side pushing flow along the back wall

You have around 1k of equipment there!!

 

[Utubereefer]

You have around 1k of equipment there!!

Don’t tell my wife….

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I'm in the both category. They each have their pros and cons. 2x nero5's and a jebao scp 70 gyre.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Don’t tell my wife….

Your lucky, my s/o tends to go to the LFS with me, a lot... She knows cost pretty well now, lol.

 

[youcallmenny1]

Jabao Gyres are my personal favorite. Rock solid, extremely strong, cheap and durable. I've literally never seen one die and I can't say that of Maxspect/Icecap/AI etc.

 

[Bent17]

What I like of the Ecotech Mp40s is that you can just pull out one side to clean instead of the whole thing

 

[Utubereefer]

I saved money on my tank by buying a marineland reef ready 120 for $600 and I built my own stand and sump as well. You save one place and you spend in others. It’s all about personal preference

 

[14 foot reef]

2 gyre XF350's and 2 MP 60's from ecotech

 

[Bent17]

Ok so it looks like the round ones are better! Now.... 2 or 4 for a 425 tank??